Ingalls Testifies on Railway Rates and Reform Cycles
M E Ingalls, a western rail magnate, testifies on rail rate abuses and reforms from 1886 to 1898. He notes intermittent regulation, periods of stable and rising rates, and predicts managerial pressure to cut when business slows. He supports restrained competition and railroads limiting broker passes. He cites state laws affecting rates and the economics of passenger vs local train profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ingalls
Gi Stadon
Ohio
New
Chesapeake & Ohio
MRS FEELEY MISSING IN MURDER PROBE
New York detectives hunt for Kate Feeley missing since October 16 after she left a boarding house to interview for a housekeeper job. Her clothing matches morgue remains. husband had left her years ago. The case involves potential links to a man who visited the ad and a woman named Lucie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate Feeley
Sarah. Carroll
Eighteenth-st
Feeley
Carrol
Mystery in Baltimore: Dream fire kills crew and captain
The sloop Dream drifted ashore at Rock Creek with shingles on fire. A headless body believed to be Captain Caulk lay in the cabin along with charred bones. A negro boy aboard may have been murdered. a white shipwreck survivor vanished after rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dream
St. Michael
Rock Creek
John Dolan
John Harrison
Rock Creek Fort
Caulk
Dunlap
Woman Rescues Husband in Court Case Turnabout
A.Mistreated wife reportedly rescued her husband John Wilson in police court after he faced a charge of assaulting her. He had allegedly struck her leaving visible marks noted by officers. The court directed her to the prosecutor's office and she sought action anew the next day to pursue the case or seek a restraining outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Wilson
Buchans
Slate
Widow Sues Over Husband’s Death in Oil Wagon Collision
Ue Meers widow of Henry D Myers sues Willidy C and Schofield Daniel Shurmer and Teagle claiming their oil wagon caused a Greenwood accident on November 6, 1898. Myers died after being thrown from the cart when the team unhitched and the wagon collided. Plaintiffs seek damages from defendants alleging fault in oil business operations and the vehicle’s control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Meers
Henry D. ‘Myers
Superior Court
Willidiy C
Schofield
Daniel Shurmer
Teagle
Cleveland
Myers
Bupey
Greenwood
Vigent
Yachts Compete In Fog Shrouded Race Along Columbia
The report describes a tense pursuit as two yachts Shamrock and Columbia race toward the finish line. At 3 04 the Columbia was five and a half miles from the mark with Shamrock closing briefly at 3 40. Wind shifts favored Columbia, then Shamrock gained again before calm seas slowed both. Columbia led by about three quarters of a mile as the finish neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Shamrock
Columbia Dominates 5-Mile Beat Against Shamrock
In a windy race, the Columbia outpaced Shamrock on the five mile course, finishing about a mile ahead and ten minutes faster in windward conditions. The Columbia appeared to secure an easy win as they reached the home stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Shamrock
Ying
Columbia Victory Time In Race Report
Columbia wins the race with a time of 2 55. The Shamrock finished three quarters of a mile behind in New York on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
New York
Shamrock
Flukes Cost New York Yacht Club Big Races
New York yacht club officials say seven flukes have cost about 25 000 dollars and each racing attempt costs around 5 000 dollars. The club must spend at least 3 000 more since one yacht must win three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yacht Club
Alrady
New York
New York Yacht ‘Club
Board orders cuts to assessment office staff
On Monday the Board of Works told M D King head of the assessment bureau to reduce his workforce. He said he needed more funds as supplies were nearly exhausted. The 1899 appropriation for assessment roll clerks was trimmed from 6000 to 5500 last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
M.D. King
Water Mains Ordered for Several Streets
The board ordered water mains installed on eighteenth street from Montcalm to Gent in Gen north to Nineteenth and on Nineteenth to Sugargrove Avenue also in Vermont Street from Pine to Dorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth St
Montcalm
Gent
Gen
Nineteenth
Sugargrove Ave
Vermont St
Pine
Dorman
Kick From Smith Targets Capitol Ave Pavement Flaws
Secretary Smith of the Board of Trade lambasts the Capitol area pavement adjacent to the board's building. The matter was referred to Engineer Jeup due to imperfect paving and gutter water. Smith notes a persistent odor of sewer gas causing illness among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Board of Trade
Capitol
Board
Jeup
A. M. Dewey Proclaims Socialist Beliefs in Spokane
A. M. Dewey, cousin of the admiral and special agent of the U S department of labor, declares support for socialism in Spokane addressing union men. He advocates national paternalism and government ownership of all industries while investigating the Coeur d Alene labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpokane
Wash
Gewey
United States Department of Labor
Dewey
Coeur d'Alene
Simmons on Trial for Murder in Richmond Case
Benjamin F. Simmons, once a prominent businessman, is tried for the murder of John Webb, a young mason in Richmond Indiana. Indicted for second degree murder, the case opens with defense by Jackson, Robbing and Starr. Prosecutor Bent aided by Charles E. Shiveley, ex state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Benjamin F. Simmons
John Webb
Simmons
Jackson
Starr
Bent
Charles E. Shiveley
Mules for Africa Load Underway From New Orleans
The British transport Carinthia is at Westwego wharves loading army mules and supplies for travel to South Africa. The vessel sailed for Africa will carry mules and military cargo for the British forces in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
New Orleans
Carinthia
West Wego
British cabinet meets as grain dealers plan Chicago talks
Wire tip reports the British cabinet meets on Tuesday while the Continental grain dealers association plans a Chicago meeting on Wednesday. A big Four train strike in Springfield Ohio injures Rev Father Conway. North Atlantic squadron leaves Fort Monroe for New York. Six boys with revolvers near Columbus fire on two country youths. Edwin Belt injured and possibly dying. Remains of Matilda Reason lost en route from Gallipolis to Napoleon. Parrie Grover of Louisville acquitted in Adolph Oberwenger murder. Vanderbilt likely to be made public this week. British contract for 1500 mules to be shipped to South Africa. Italian press expresses solidarity with Boers. Government assures England volunteers will be kept from Transvaal. Halifax war spirit grows spicy with expected Canadian contingent intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Grain Dealers’ Association
Wil
Chicago
Springfield
Father
Conway
North Atlantic
Fort Monroe
New York
Columbus
Edwin Bélt
Matilda Reason
Gallipolis
Napoleon
C. Parrie Grover
Louisville
Adolph Oberwenger
Vanderbilt
H. ‘D. ‘Steeger
Bonham
South Africa
England
Pransvaal
Halifax
Noval
Smallpox Outbreak Triggers Quarantine At Virginia Street Home
Dr B B Viza and his wife Mary C diagnosed with smallpox, quarantined at 442 Virginia Street. A dentist by trade, Viza treated patients while contagious, with another family in the Abiick block also exposed. Many neighbors visited, and Dr Viza voted on election day at Fred Heier’s saloon. Health officials consider isolation hospital transfer likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Viza
Mary C
Farare
Viza
Ifred Heier
New
Jarsey St
Health’ Board
Ferguson
Danitarian Clark
Taggart
Gompers Leads Fourth AFL Conference Sessions
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor meets in Washington and Milwaukee issues top the agenda. President Gompers notes 31 organizers and 40 employed by national unions, with many volunteers in the field as talks run through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
American Federation
Laor
Gompers
Coopers
Milwaukee
Powder mill explosion shocks Scranton
A powder mill belonging to Peckville workers blew up Monday morning. Two men are known dead and several others are injured or missing as firefighters battle the blaze in Scranton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Consumers
Peckvitlay
Defeated rebel leaders arrested in wake of plot
After the recent rebellion, head figure Jiminez has been uncovered and detained. Generals Peynailo Latondriz Nunez and Marty, implicated in the plot, have been arrested and are slated for immediate trial. Conviction is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peynailo
Latondriz
Nunez
Marty
Attorneys Granted Supreme Court Admission in Yellow Fever Case
Attorney general Smith and assistant attorney general Ward of Texas were admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Judge Farrar of Louisiana sought an injunction against Texas over Louisiana’s quarantine due to yellow fever. Arguments planned for Tuesday with jurisdiction issues to be debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Ward
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Fartrar
New Orleans
Louisiana
Farrar
Knights and Ladies of Honor Session Reports Deaths
The Supreme lodge in session at 21612 N. Meridian St reports on law state of the order and necrology. Prominent members who died last year include William P. Cole of Texas chairman of the state of the order committee S B Carleton editor of the Chronicle and J H Pain former trustee of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Meridian St
William P. Cole
Texas
S. B. Carleton
the Chronicle
J. H. Pain
Order
Suit to Break a Will Hears Claim by Wife and Children
Ima MacSchulse sues to set aside John MacSchulse will claiming his estate favors son Farl from a first marriage. The will predates his later marriage and children and was never amended. About 1800 dollars in property is at stake. the case may proceed with a likely share for the wife and two or more children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma MacSchulse
John MacSchulse
Farl
Arl
MacSchulse
Ottman Mergenthaler Ill With Pulmonary Trouble
Baltimore October 16 Ottman Mergenthaler inventor of the linotyne is seriously ill. He has suffered pulmonary trouble and has been confined to his home for the last three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ottman Mergenthaler
James White Otoe Leader Dies After Pardoned by Harrison
Guthrie Oct 16 James White water, chief of the Otoe Indians, died Sunday. He was past years old and served in the army. After the Civil War he shot two men and was sentenced to the penitentiary but was pardoned by President Harrison.
Attorneys Seek New Trial For Adulterated Milk Case
Attorneys Hawkins and Smith represent L. J. Isenhour in a criminal case filed Monday. They moved for a new trial claiming the court erred in admitting a large amount of testimony at the prior trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins & Smith
L. J. Isenhour
Wrecked vessel sighted near coast after gale
The brig Motley arriving from Surinam on Oct 3 sighted a wreck, likely a bark, with masts gone and waterlogged. Her crew were on board the abandoned vessel as a gale raged. The Motley searched all day but found nothing and continued cruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Motley
Surinam
Aii
Campaign violence claims life in New Orleans ward 7
Noel Frachinaoux was found dead Sunday night at the Moulin knapp headquarters in ward 7 New Orleans. Police say George Hoffman threw a wine bottle during a quarrel and is under arrest for the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Noel Frachinaoux
Moulinknapp
Ward 7
George Hoffman
Fieffman
Cleveland Men Seek Marconi Backing in Wireless Patents
Three Cleveland men Myron T. Herrick James Parmley and Francis J. Wing are in New York to meet Guglielmo Marconi and discuss forming a company to back his American wireless telegraphy patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Maconi
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Jas. Parmeley
Francis J. Wing
New York
Marconi
Three miners identified in Nashville raid killings
Constables Camel Gilmore and J. H. Ladd were killed while raiding a crap game near Mount Pleasant. Horace Campbell, identified as one of the assailants, was arrested. The suspects are described as three African American phosphate miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Camel Gilmore
J. H. Ladd
Mount Pleasant
Horace Campbell
Governor Mount Heads to Ohio for Four Campaign Speeches
Gov Mount plans a two day trip to Ohio on October 2 to participate in the state campaign delivering four speeches. State labor commissioners have returned to Logansport. A leather workers strike is active Saturday night. The Daily Reporter will cut its price to ten cents a week from twenty five, cutting circulation but boosting effort and speed.
Clothing Cutter Dies After Jump From White Street Building
Isaac Rettig a clothing cutter living at 124 Attorney Street fell from the fourth story of 18 White Street on Monday afternoon and was killed instantly in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Rettig
Attorney St
Incorporated. F L Mercer Humter Company Bluffton
Brief business notice for a Bluffton firm named F L Mercer Humter Company. Capital stock listed at 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Mercer Humter Company
Bluffton
Chronicle of fires and incidents across cities and nations
A compilation noting multiple fires in St Marys Feehansville and Windsor hotel with losses of 200000 and 50000 respectively, Carries reports on Cincinnati jubilee attendance, Venezuela debt, McKinley church service in Sioux City, Milwaukee freight cars, and a fatal shooting in Dallas. Also mentions Venezuelan government betrayal claim and a disputed seat incident at a Dallas depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Feehansville
Fowler & Co
Waterloo
Cincinnati
Santo Domingo
McKinley
M. E
Sioux City
Milwaukee
Wis
Street Railway Company
Caldwell
Admiral Dewey
Quincy
Til
Venezuela
Andrade
Windsor Hotel
Hudson
Wallace C. Hall
Aubwen
Poolish
Stephen “Rostl
Hungan
Fee
Lewis
Dallax
Tex
Botn
Reeves
Nutmeg State disaster crewmen found long island sound
The three men listed as lost in the Nutmeg State steamer disaster on Long Island Sound were found: Charles Anderson Barney Hendry and Nels Nelson, all crew members. No additional missing persons are reported. The identities of two women recovered near the wreck remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island Sound
Charles Anderson
Barney Hendry
Nels Nelson
Kentucky feud erupts with ambush and gunfire
In London Kentucky on Oct 16 clashes between Philpot and Griffin factions turned violent. John Hibbard and other marked men ambushed a rider near Manchester, stabbing him as horse escaped. Gunfire struck James Brown’s house on Horse Creek wounding an inmate. Philpot and Fields were wounded in ambush near Fogtown, sparking ongoing armed search and imminent battle rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philpot
Griffin
John Hibbard
Athe Philpot
Manchester
James Brown
Horse Creek
Brown
Foggytown
Tom Philpot
Joe Fields
Fields
Philpots
Woman from Brooklyn Seeks 500 Mile Bicycle Record
Mrs Jane Lindsay of Brooklyn aims to beat the womans long distance bicycle record by riding 500 miles in 96 hours on a course used by Jane Yatman. She started Saturday at 8 30 am and by Monday morning had covered four centuries despite wrist pain and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Stream
L. I
Jane Lindsay
Brooklyn
Jane Yatman
Lindsay
Yatmen
Births Deaths Marriages Listed in Local Notices
Births record multiple families with listed parent names and addresses for newborns including Charles and Mona Simmons girl and Harry and Lizzie Otte boy. Deaths note several ages with causes such as fatty degeneration of heart and cerebral hemorrhage. Marriage licenses list several couples including George W. Gillaspy and Margaret E. Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Mona Simmons
Clinton L
Nina Hare
N. Meridian-st
Bey
Es B. F
Ella Philips
S. Pine-st
Tom E
Ella Ayers
Yandes-st
Bay
Hays
Anna Scruggs
Brown, Ave
R. C
Lulu M. Leslie
N. Eastst
Harry
Lizzie Otte
Charles-st
George and
Mattie Heckman
Twenty-sixth-st
Frank
Maggie Eshleman
Margaret Dorsey
Superior-st
Infant Philips
S. Priest
Carry Bell Shriver
E. Vermontst
S. J. Leggett
Bix Rapids
Mich
Spencer Hotel
Susan A. York
Sherman Ave
Catherine Hoereth
Pleasant St
Dowd
New York St
Hays Seruges
Brown-ave
Joseph Tiner
W. Houghest
Nathan Jessup
Birch-ave
Interstate Stock Yards Market Report Summary
October 16 market report from Union Stock Yards and Interstate Stock Yards details cattle and calf receipts, price ranges for prime to common steers, heifers, cows, bulls, and pigs. Export and shipping cattle quoted for various weights, with notes on good to choice, fair, and common categories, plus sheep and lamb listings and notable pricing for veals, stockers, and heavy packing steers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Indianapol
Interstate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs! Feeley
eHusband
Aes
M. D. King
Yandes St
J. C. Veney
Is A. M. Dewey
Admiral
B. F. Simmons
Nera
Dr. Viza
Claude Brooke
the Grand
Jiminez
San Domingo
K. and
Harrison
City Live
Dean
Pon
Kentucky
Mrss
George W. Gillaspy
Margaret E. Holmes
Thomas D. Hetler
Emma _ Louise French
John Hause
Sadie Stivens
William Flora
Lizzise Dixon
John W. Peters
Ida B. Keys
Tra H. Jordan
Rose N. Leirtie
Eldoras B. Kemfer
Louise S. Meyer
William C. Halffin
Bertha Halffin
Alfred Stevenson
Sallie Couts
George Wilest
Georgia M. Maupin
Wm. H. Block Co
Saxony
Plaid
Reat Sale
Smyrna
Wilton
Ward Smyrna
Axminster
Honda
City
Timothy
T Timothy
Alvord
New York-st
Alvord-st
Arber-ave
Alabemit
Lion Clothing Manufacturing Company
S. Peraisyi
Senate
Lady Enon
S. Uinois St
W. Vermonist
Bronneman
P. Finkman
W. Adabam
Alvord St
Alabama-si
Dieuse
the Sun
SUN
Isc
Emlain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!